In European business aviation, the McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 aircraft is in high demand among premium segment customers. It has proven to be reliable, safe and has outstanding technical characteristics. It should also be noted the high level of comfort, which allows organizing VIP flights for holidays or business purposes. Due to the above-mentioned advantages of a private jet, the McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 model is often found at medium and large airports in Europe, allowing for a quick departure or approach to the desired location of the client.
You can rent a business jet with a crew for a private flight for any purpose. The company “Jets Privates” will help you choose a model based on your preferences: the year of manufacture, cabin layout, and number of passengers, luggage volume, food features and other details. The database contains about 6000 aircraft of various brands, including the Douglas DC-8-72 series produced by McDonnell. If you want to quickly find out the cost of a flight on a specific route, just use the special online calculator below.
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The air broker will take care of all the details of the flight organization, such as paperwork, approvals, airport meetings, transfer, customs clearance, etc. We provide a full range of business aviation services, as well as a concierge service. Departures are carried out from all airports in the European Union. For 12 years of successful work, we have managed to establish partnerships with the world’s leading airlines and VIP terminals, so we are ready to offer you the most favorable conditions for a flight on a McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72, as well as a high level of service on board the aircraft.
Aircraft Features
The DC-8-72 is a long-range passenger aircraft developed by the American company Douglas. It is a modification of the DC-8-62.
Certification of the DC-8-72 was completed in September 1982. The DC-8-72AF cargo aircraft can carry a load of 40.7 tons.
It is powered by 22,144 lb-ft (98.5 kN) high-bypass CFM56-2 turbofan engines in new airframes built by Grumman.
It is a narrow-body aircraft designed as a competitor to the Boeing 707. And indeed, it gave Boeing a good run for its money. This four-engine aircraft has a top speed of 932 km/h. Its length of 157 feet and 5 inches makes it clear that it was designed for commercial use.
It also has an exterior height of 42 feet 5 inches and a wingspan of 148 feet 5 inches. It weighs 132,325 pounds when empty and 315,000 pounds when fully loaded. As of 1960, the aircraft was valued at $5.54 million. Between 1958 and 1972, several variants of the McDonnell Douglas DC-8 were developed and produced. It also had a maximum range of 4,830 nm.
Interior and cabin
This aircraft can accommodate a total of 192 passengers. It is designed for a cabin crew of 3 and can accommodate up to 189 passengers. However, later versions of the aircraft can accommodate more passengers because they are more spacious.
Regardless of passenger capacity, the DC-8-72 has a maximum takeoff weight of 355,000 pounds, an operating weight of 166,500 pounds, a maximum payload of 114,700 pounds, and a fuel reserve of 202,585 pounds.
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